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Nurs 6551 Final Exam Orignal Test
Nurs 6551 Final Exam Orignal Test
• QUIZ 1
2 out of 2 points
CHOSEN ANSWER: a.
Ectopic pregnancy
• QUIZ 2
0 out of 2 points
Lois is complaining of leg cramps during her pregnancy. What would you suggest to relieve
them?
CHOSEN ANSWER: c.
Take calcium
• QUIZ 3
2 out of 2 points
What components make up the biophysical profile?
CHOSEN ANSWER: b.
Fetal tone, breathing, motion, amniotic fluid volume, and nonstress test.
• QUIZ 4
2 out of 2 points
Which of the following instructions should be included in the discharge teaching plan to
assist the postpartal woman in recognizing early signs of complications?
CHOSEN ANSWER: d.
• QUIZ 5
2 out of 2 points
CHOSEN ANSWER: c.
Feet
• QUIZ 6
2 out of 2 points
• QUIZ 7
2 out of 2 points
To prevent breast trauma during the breastfeeding, the nurse practitioner should stress the
importance of
CHOSEN ANSWER: c.
• QUIZ 8
2 out of 2 points
The primary endocrine disorders affecting women are diabetes mellitus and:
CHOSEN ANSWER: b.
Thyroid conditions
• QUIZ 9
0 out of 2 points
Pregnant women should know that folic acid can help to prevent neural tube defects. To be
most effective, women should take folic acid:
CHOSEN ANSWER: c.
• QUIZ 10
2 out of 2 points
A 28-year-old pregnant patient gives a history of smoking 1 pack of cigarettes per day (1
PPD). The nurse practitioner is accurate when she tells the patient that cigarette smoking is
associated with:
CHOSEN ANSWER: c.
• QUIZ 11
2 out of 2 points
Optimal weight gain during pregnancy is based on the woman’s prepregnant BMI and:
CHOSEN ANSWER: a.
Age
• QUIZ 12
2 out of 2 points
What is the most typical schedule of prenatal care in the first 28 weeks of pregnancy?
CHOSEN ANSWER: d.
0 out of 2 points
Nancy is concerned that her new breastfed baby is not getting enough fluid. What do you tell
her so that she can assess for an adequate intake?
CHOSE c.
N
ANSW If the infant is drinking and sleeping normally, an adequate intake is
ER: assumed.
• QUIZ 14
2 out of 2 points
CHOSEN ANSWER: b.
• QUIZ 15
0 out of 2 points
An autosomal recessive disorder such as cystic fibrosis is expressed in the offspring when:
CHOSEN ANSWER: c.
Both parents-correct
• QUIZ 16
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CHOSEN ANSWER: a.
Weight gain-correct
• QUIZ 17
2 out of 2 points
Qualitative urine testing for hCG (human chorionic gonadotropin) can be done reliably
days after implantation of the blastocyst (fertilized egg).
CHOSEN ANSWER: b.
7–9 days
• QUIZ 18
2 out of 2 points
CHOSEN ANSWER: a.
• QUIZ 19
0 out of 2 points
An 18-year-old mother who is breastfeeding her 2-week-old infant, expresses concern about
how much milk the baby is getting. Which of the following parameters is reassuring to the
nurse practitioner that the infant is receiving adequate nutrition?
CHOSEN ANSWER: d.
• QUIZ 20
2 out of 2 points
CHOSEN ANSWER: c.
22 weeks' gestation
• QUIZ 21
2 out of 2 points
CHOSEN ANSWER: a.
Stress
• QUIZ 22
2 out of 2 points
Which of the following dietary changes would you recommend Heather, who is experiencing
nausea during her firsts trimester?
CHOSEN ANSWER: a.
• QUIZ 23
2 out of 2 points
CHOSEN ANSWER: d.
An increase in testosterone
• QUIZ 24
0 out of 2 points
Which of the following antibiotics is the best choice for acute pyelonephritis when it occurs
during the seventh month of pregnancy?
CHOSEN ANSWER: b.
Nitrofurantoin
Amoxillin
• QUIZ 25
2 out of 2 points
A 45-year-old patient voices concern about her hot flashes and irregular menstral periods.
What diagnostic test would the nurse practitioner order to confirm the beginning of
menopause?
CHOSEN ANSWER: a.
• QUIZ 26
2 out of 2 points
CHOSEN ANSWER: b.
• QUIZ 27
2 out of 2 points
A 20-year-old female patient presents with lower abdominal pain, moderate vaginal bleeding,
and right shoulder pain. Her blood pressure is 85/50 mmHg, pulse 140, respirations 28, and
temperature 98 deg. F. She has a history of pelvic inflammatory disease (PID). Her urine
pregnancy test is positive. Which of the following is the most likely diagnosis?
CHOSEN ANSWER: c.
Ectopic pregnancy
• QUIZ 28
2 out of 2 points
• QUIZ 29
2 out of 2 points
The reason most often cited to explain why women who have had a usual length of stay and
normal delivery discontinue breastfeeding before 8 weeks postpartum is:
CHOSEN ANSWER: d.
• QUIZ 30
0 out of 2 points
After 28 weeks' gestation, all women should perform fetal movement counts (FMCs). Which
of the following statements regarding FMCs is true?
CHOSE c.
N
ANSW If decreased activity is perceived, a nonstress test (NST) should be
ER: performed at the next obstetric visit.
• QUIZ 31
2 out of 2 points
CHOSEN ANSWER: a.
Within 72 hours of birth of an Rh-positive infant
• QUIZ 32
2 out of 2 points
Which of the following does not increase a woman's risk for developing cervical cancer?
CHOSEN ANSWER: b.
Nulliparity
• QUIZ 33
2 out of 2 points
The nurse practitioner is discussing contraception options to be used during lactation with a
24-year-old pregnant patient. Which of the following methods of contraception would not be
appropriate for use while breastfeeding?
CHOSEN ANSWER: b.
• QUIZ 34
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Patricia presents for her regularly scheduled prenatal visit at 34 weeks' gestation. During the
interview, you determine that Patricia has not felt fetal movement for the past week. On
examination, you are unable to auscultate the fetal heart tones. Which of the following would
be useful in the diagnosis of an intrauterine fetal death?
CHOSEN ANSWER: a.
Chadwick's sign
• QUIZ 35
2 out of 2 points
Which of the following is the best description of the Lamaze method of childbirth education?
CHOSE d.
N
ANSW It uses a focal point for concentration while the woman does controlled
ER: breathing techniques.
• QUIZ 36
2 out of 2 points
Sandra, who is 5 months pregnant and of average height and weight, asks you how many
extra calories she should be adding to her diet per day. You tell her to add:
CHOSEN ANSWER: b.
300 calories
• QUIZ 37
2 out of 2 points
CHOSEN ANSWER: a.
0 out of 2 points
Heather, who is 5 weeks pregnant, is nauseous. She asks you how long this will last. You tell
her nausea usually disappears by the
CHOSEN ANSWER: a.
12th week
16weeks or 18 weeks
• QUIZ 39
2 out of 2 points
After how many weeks’ gestation is a pregnancy loss considered a fetal death or stillbirth?
CHOSEN ANSWER: c.
20 weeks
• QUIZ 40
2 out of 2 points
CHOSE a.
N
ANSW Mild dilutional anemia is seen because of an increased circulating blood
ER: volume.
• QUIZ 41
2 out of 2 points
How does women’s anatomy make them more susceptible to UTIs?
CHOSEN ANSWER: d.
• QUIZ 42
0 out of 2 points
During nursery rounds, you examine a 12-hour-old newborn. The infant has a yellow tint to
the skin and sclera. What lab test will you order to further evaluate this infant?
CHOSEN ANSWER: d.
Blood cultures
• QUIZ 43
2 out of 2 points
CHOSEN ANSWER: a.
Go for a walk
• QUIZ 44
2 out of 2 points
Marci has had several abortions in the past and has been unable to carry a pregnancy to full
term because of an incompetent cervix. She states that the physician mentioned cerclage to
her and asks you what that means. You tell her that cerclage is:
CHOSE b.
N
ANSW A method in which an apparatus resembling a diaphragm is placed over the
ER: cervix to help it stay "tight."
• QUIZ 45
0 out of 2 points
The Papanicolaou (Pap) smear report on a 36-year-old female patient indicates atypical
squamous cells of undetermined significance (ASCUS). Which of the following constitutes
appropriate care for this patient?
CHOSEN ANSWER: d.
• QUIZ 46
2 out of 2 points
CHOSEN ANSWER: b.
• QUIZ 47
2 out of 2 points
Jack is 4 weeks old and has oral candidiasis because his mother had an intrauterine infection
that was successfully treated with antibiotics. What would you anticipate treating Jack with?
CHOSEN ANSWER: b.
Nystatin
• QUIZ 48
2 out of 2 points
CHOSEN ANSWER: c.
• QUIZ 49
2 out of 2 points
CHOSEN ANSWER: b.
• QUIZ 50
0 out of 2 points
A 23-year-old pregnant patient who works as a secretary is a large law firm is seeing the
nurse practitioner for early pregnancy evaluation and education. It would be very important to
teach this patient about:
CHOSEN ANSWER: a.
Avoidance of heavy lifting.
• QUIZ 51
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When completing this quiz, did you comply with Walden University’s Code of Conduct
including the expectations for academic integrity?